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President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about journalists and newspapers that attack him, naming William Randolph Hearst specifically. He talks about a lunch with the “tennis cabinet” where a trophy was presented to Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon. Roosevelt closes with news from Ted and Archie.
1907-11-14
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about playing tennis, horse back riding, and rock climbing.
1908-01-15
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his message on trusts, labor, and corporations. Roosevelt adds that since the convention is approaching, it is probably the last time people will pay attention to what he has to say. He talks about playing tennis for the last time of the season, horse back riding, and taking a walk.
1908-02-02
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to wish him luck on his hunting trip with Marvin Hughitt. He says Ted beat him at tennis before heading off to John Greenway’s in Minnesota to look over the ground. Roosevelt describes Archie’s love of sailing and says he has been working on his speeches for his Mississippi River trip.
1907-08-31
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about spending time with Ted and refers to Ted’s recent troubles, charges of fighting with a police officer at Harvard. Roosevelt also mentions riding with Edith for the first time since arriving back at the White House from dedication ceremonies at the capitol in Harrisburg, PA.
1906-10-07
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit, who is visiting Medora, North Dakota. Roosevelt asks after people he knows there, then updates Kermit on the family activities that summer at Oyster Bay.
1906-08-18
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say he is going to New Orleans, Louisiana, to please the people who feel they are cut off. Roosevelt was interested to hear that Kermit is playing the same position in football as Ted and is getting on better with the Rector. Roosevelt says he has been playing tennis with the French Ambassador. He closes by describing a walk with Edith and how much they enjoy the surroundings of the White House.
1905-10-05
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to tell him about Ted’s visit and playing tennis. Roosevelt says he is leaving on a southern trip soon with cousin John Elliott, John McIlhenny, and John Greenway.
1905-10-17
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say that he is glad Ted visited Kermit at Groton, and, if Kermit works hard, he can finish school at home next year. Roosevelt says he is having problems with the Panama Canal because of clashes between Secretary of War Taft and Chairman Shonts. Massachusetts is going crazy over the tariff as well. Roosevelt says he is getting plenty of tennis, rides, and scrambling walks. He adds that Edith has been reading a lot to Archie and Quentin and the next day African hunter Frederick Selous is visiting.
1905-11-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. The Roosevelts have been entertaining guests and playing tennis and polo. Roosevelt also discusses the upcoming election and thinks that Benjamin Harrison will be a good candidate.
1888-07-30
President Roosevelt talks of tennis matches between Ted, Matt and Church. He then gives Kermit some advice on studying and schoolwork.
1904-12-04
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit that John Hay is ill and Frank Travers has died. He also mentions going to New York to give away Eleanor Roosevelt in marriage. He has been riding a lot with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and has been playing tennis with Matt and Ted. The birds have returned and Archie and Quentin played with friends.
1905-03-20
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit upon his return to the White House from his western hunting trip. Roosevelt played tennis with Herbert Knox Smith and presented Archie with the new dog, Skip. He adds that he had a great time in Chicago with the labor union men but he may have to send federal troops to the city.
1905-05-14
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to make plans for Kermit’s return home after Roosevelt visits Harvard. Roosevelt tells Kermit that Edwin Arlington Robinson now has a job. Roosevelt also updates Kermit on tennis matches and Archie’s new dog, Skip.
1905-05-25
President Roosevelt writes to his son to say Bishop Lawrence would be happy to have Kermit stay at his house. Roosevelt says he and Edith are going to their cottage Pine Knot for a few days and he has been riding and playing tennis. Roosevelt adds that Commander Takeshita visited with half a dozen Japanese naval officers.
1905-06-06
President Roosevelt reports to Kermit that his mother is missing him terribly. Roosevelt entertained Ambassador Joseph Hodges Choate, Secretary of State Elihu Root, and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and also played tennis.
1905-09-21
Theodore Roosevelt asks Lyle E. Mahan to be frank with him, and lists the precise conditions under which he might be able to come see the tennis matches at Mahan’s request. If Mahan cannot abide by Roosevelt’s strict schedule for that day, then he asks Mahan not to force the issue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-05
Theodore Roosevelt informs Henry L. Stimson that they will see him shortly now that Roosevelt knows he is in Huntington, and he will also arrange for more tennis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt cannot make time to get away, and asks William Rand if he can bring the group to Oyster Bay for lunch with tennis afterwards. In arranging doubles pairings for playing Tennis, Roosevelt writes, “give me the best player, and let that best player understand that he will be defeated.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-06
Theodore Roosevelt invites Major-General and Louise Wood to visit him after April 16. Roosevelt writes that he looks forward to a game of tennis and conversation with Wood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-14